Trent Alexander-Arnold could be back from his foot injury for Liverpool ’s Boxing Day clash with Newcastle.

Alexander-Arnold missed Sunday’s win over Manchester United with the foot problem he suffered against Napoli last Tuesday.

Jurgen Klopp says the England defender is making rapid progress and is in contention to face Newcastle.

“It looks surprisingly good,” said the Reds boss. “I think Wolves (on Friday) will be a bit too early, but after that we can think about him.

“He needs to train, so far he doesn’t train. Pain goes down second by second, which is good. The moment he can deal with it, he is on the pitch, and the moment he is on the pitch, we can make the decision.

“Now, it looks good for Trent.”

Alexander-Arnold could be back from his foot injury by Boxing Day (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Klopp also revealed he was keen to avoid his old club Borussia Dortmund and Juventus most in the last 16 of the Champions League after being drawn against Bayern Munich.

When asked for his reaction, Klopp said: “Good!

“To be 100 per cent honest, for that round there were only two clubs I didn’t fancy really, Dortmund, to do it that early, and a little bit Juventus because they are for me the absolute favourites of the tournament.

“They’re so experienced, it looks a little bit because of the age of the group that for the defence it is maybe the last chance, but that would be really difficult to beat Juve this year.

The defender has been a key player for Jurgen Klopp's side (Image: REUTERS)

“They were the only two clubs, the rest I was fine and now it’s Bayern. It’s nice for our supporters really.

“We played in the Audi Cup, I’m not sure if a lot of Liverpudlians were there, but this time they should go, it’s just really nice! Maybe a little bit of snow in February, I’m not sure, but that’s cool.

“It’s a massive club, big, big challenge for us. I like that a little bit. A couple of years ago if you would have Bayern you would think ‘no chance’ but the thing now is we have a chance.

“They know it’s difficult, we know it’s difficult, and that’s how it should be. Two big games, 100 per cent.”